This comprehensive and illustrated volume is both a rich history of the Catholic Church in Alaska, and the autobiography of Fr. Louis Renner, S.J., who was a dedicated missionary in Alaska for 40 years. He tells here a compelling story of a full and fascinating life in service of the people and the Church of Alaska amid the incredible natural beauties, challenging elements and vast regions of the Great Land. Beautifully interweaving the history of the people and Church in Alaska, Fr. Renner tells his story of a dedicated missionary priest who loved the people he served.  

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ignatius Press; First edition (August 1, 2008)
Author : Fr. Louis L. Renner, S.J.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 583 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1586172360
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1586172367
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.5 x 8.9 inches